HeyRuaHow to say “germicide” in Irish
- Irish:
- geirmicíd
- English:
- germicide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “GER-mi-keedj” /ˈɟɛɾʲmʲɪciːdʲ/
- Plural:
- geirmicídí (germicides)
- Genitive singular:
- geirmicíde, na geirmicíde (e.g. buidéal geirmicíde, a bottle of germicide)
- Genitive plural:
- geirmicídí, na ngeirmicídí (e.g. úsáid na ngeirmicídí, the use of the germicides)
What does “geirmicíd” mean?
- germicide
- A substance that kills germs, such as bacteria or viruses.Also: disinfectant, antiseptic, germ killer.
“Geirmicíd” with the article
The plural of germicide in Irish is geirmicídí. Here is geirmicíd after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Geirmicíd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using geirmicíd, the Irish word for germicide.
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Germicide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for germicide?
The Irish for germicide is geirmicíd (pronounced “GER-mi-keedj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is geirmicídí.
How do you pronounce geirmicíd in Irish?
Geirmicíd is said like “GER-mi-keedj” (IPA /ˈɟɛɾʲmʲɪciːdʲ/).
What is the plural of germicide in Irish?
The plural of geirmicíd is geirmicídí; with the article, na geirmicídí means “the germicides”. The genitive plural is geirmicídí, as in úsáid na ngeirmicídí (the use of the germicides).
Why does geirmicíd change to gheirmicíd or ngeirmicíd?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) geirmicíd becomes mo gheirmicíd (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngeirmicíd (eclipsis).
Is geirmicíd the same as díghalrán?
They overlap: geirmicíd is a substance that kills germs, while díghalrán means disinfectant, typically used on surfaces. Frithsheipteán is an antiseptic used on the body.
